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2015 Map of Catnip Mountain SE

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Catnip Mountain SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Catnip Mtn and Fish Creek Mtn dominate this high-desert landscape along the border of Washoe and Humboldt counties. The terrain is defined by broad, flat-topped mesas such as Gooch Table and Fish Creek Table, which rise above a network of drainages and seasonal water sources. The map reveals the critical importance of water in this arid region, documenting numerous vital points such as Gooch Spring, Horse Canyon Spring, and Fish Springs.

Ephemeral features like Mud Lake and the winding course of Fish Creek highlight the seasonal nature of the hydrology here. Transport through this remote corner of Nevada is facilitated by NV-8a and CR-8a, which navigate between the steep-walled canyons of Catnip Canyon and Echo Canyon. This survey captures the characteristic isolation and geographic complexity of the Great Basin's north-western edge.